Topic:"Residential Programs" in M12451

1) Among the highest residential rates in Canada Halifax residents paid about 19.46¢/kWh (for 1,000 kWh/month, before taxes) as of April 1, 2024—far above cities like Montréal (8.05¢/kWh) and Winnipeg (10.53¢/kWh). This gap places a heavy...

AI summary Halifax residents pay 19.46¢/kWh (as of April 2024) for residential electricity, significantly higher than cities like Montréal (8.05¢/kWh) and Winnipeg (10.53¢/kWh). This disparity imposes financial strain on households and small businesses in Nova Scotia, one of Canada's most expensive provinces to live in.

AVAILABILITY This tariff is applicable to electric energy used by any customer in a private residence for the customer's own domestic or household use, including lighting, cooking, heating, or refrigeration purposes. Upon application to th...

AI summary The Domestic tariff applies to residential electric energy use for domestic purposes, including specific conditions for outbuildings. It distinguishes between personal and commercial use, with the Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 380, as amended, governing its applicability.

CAD to USD conversion 1.4188 CAD to OSD conversion 1.4188 Pacific Gas & Electric Analog Meter $ 106.41 $ 14.19 - Discounted for customers qualifying for financial assistance ($10 initial, $5 monthly); all monthly charges are automatically...

AI summary The text provides information on the CAD to USD conversion rate and details about analog meter opt-out programs from various utility companies, including discounts for income-qualified customers and the duration of discounts.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 2 (c) Please refer to Figure 1 below, which provides count and costs between 2014 and 2022 by 3 market segments. NS Power does not have the requested information differentiated by 4 single-family detached, multi-unit (in...

AI summary NS Power does not have the requested information differentiated by single-family detached, multi-unit (individual meters), and multi-unit (master metered) dwellings in the residential segment for the period between 2014 and 2022.

2 (d) NS Power does not have specific data related to the mix of service wires by class. 3 4 (e) 21 percent of NS Power residential customers are served off shared service drops, as in 5 multi-family buildings. 6 7 (f) Of the 21 percent of...

AI summary The text discusses the distribution of NS Power residential customers, noting that 21 percent are served off shared service drops in multi-family buildings, with further details on the distribution of customers by number of units per building.

Load Growth through Electrification - Florida has the second highest penetration of EVs in the US - In Nova Scotia, incentives for heat pump adoption are accelerating conversion of home heating from oil to electric

AI summary The document discusses load growth through electrification, highlighting Florida's high EV penetration and Nova Scotia's incentives for heat pump adoption, which are accelerating the shift from oil-based home heating to electric systems.

Population Growth Driving Customer Growth - Florida was one of the fastest growing states between 2022 and 2023, achieving population growth of ~2% - 〉 TEC experienced customer growth of ~2% - 〉 PGS experienced customer growth of ~5% - Nov...

AI summary The text highlights population growth trends in Florida and Nova Scotia, correlating them with customer growth for TEC, PGS, and NSPI. Florida's population grew by ~2%, with TEC and PGS experiencing ~2% and ~5% customer growth, respectively. Nova Scotia's population growth remained strong at ~3%, with NSPI seeing customer growth exceeding 1%.

Respectful Workplace The Code is supported by other key policies, including Emera's Respectful Workplace Policy. The Respectful Workplace Policy applies to all Directors, officers and employees of Emera and its subsidiaries and is focused...

AI summary Emera's Respectful Workplace Policy applies to all employees and outlines the need for a respectful and inclusive environment free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying. Mandatory training on these topics is required for new employees and included in annual Code training.

s population growth slows from the 13 expected peak in 2023. As noted in its Decision 9, the NSUARB directed that: 8F 14 o Given the continued population growth in Nova Scotia and ongoing housing 15 shortage, re-evaluate the use of housing...

AI summary The NSUARB directed Nova Scotia Power to re-evaluate the use of housing completions as an indicator for residential customer growth, considering ongoing population growth and housing shortages. Housing completions remain the most appropriate near-term indicator, and NS Power will monitor government initiatives to address the housing shortage.

2025 Load Forecast Report Redacted 1 LIST OF FIGURES 2 3 Figure 1: Historical and Predicted Annual Net System Requirement 8 4 Figure 2: Historical and Predicted Annual System Peak 9 5 Figure 3: Historic and Forecast Net System Requirement...

AI summary The 2025 Load Forecast Report outlines historical and projected data on annual net system requirements, system peaks, heating and cooling degree days, customer trends, and the impact of electrification, EVs, and renewable energy on load forecasting.

1 Figure 14: Yearly Change in Residential Customers 2 3 4 NS Power will continue to monitor any government initiatives that may increase housing supply. In a January 2025 update, 10 5 the Halifax Regional Municipality's summary of their Ho...

AI summary The document discusses the expected increase in housing development in the Halifax Regional Municipality due to the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF), which aims to add 2,600 units over three years. It also mentions how household size is estimated using population and customer count in the SAE model, affecting usage variables.

2025 Load Forecast Report Redacted - 1 Figure 24 shows the forecast for residential installations and changes to saturation and intensity - 2 over the forecast period. 3

AI summary The document presents a redacted 2025 Load Forecast Report, focusing on residential installations and changes to saturation and intensity over the forecast period, as illustrated in Figure 24.

1 4.4.2 Water Heaters 2 3 NS Power anticipates that some customers who convert their oil heating systems to heat pumps 4 will also convert their hot water supply to electric hot water tanks because of the annual operating 5 savings. Growth...

AI summary NS Power anticipates increased adoption of electric water heaters as customers switch from oil heating to heat pumps, with saturation expected to reach 90% by 2035. A joint program with E1 involves directly controlling water heaters for system benefits. Despite a rebate, uptake of heat pump water heaters remains low, though efficiency improvements are expected over time.

DATE: June 27, 2025 Page 37 of 94 18 2023 DSM Programs Evaluation Reports, Residential Efficient Product Rebates Program, EfficiencyOne, Table 17, page 20.

AI summary The text references a DSM Programs Evaluation Reports, specifically the Residential Efficient Product Rebates Program, EfficiencyOne, and Table 17 on page 20 from a 2023 document.

1 4.4.3 Electric Vehicles (EVs) 2 3 Both the federal and provincial incentives on EV sales have been eliminated for 2025, with the 4 exception of medium and heavy-duty vehicles. This will have a negative impact on EV sales in 5 the provinc...

AI summary Federal and provincial EV incentives have been eliminated for 2025, except for medium and heavy-duty vehicles, leading to a projected slowdown in EV sales in Nova Scotia. As of the end of 2024, there were approximately 6,500 BEV + PHEVs in the province, and the forecast is now lower than both 2024 and the 'Low' scenario in the 'Ensuring ZEV Adoption in Nova Scotia' report.

11 Figure 26: EV Forecast 12 13 14 The forecast includes both light-duty vehicles (LDV) as well as medium-duty vehicles (MDV) 15 such as delivery trucks and other medium-duty fleet vehicles, and heavy-duty vehicles (HDV) 16 focusing on bus...

AI summary The text discusses an EV forecast for Nova Scotia, including light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty vehicles, and references a report by Dunsky Energy+Climate Advisors for the Ecology Action Center.

1 Figure 28: EV Mileage Assumptions and Load/Peak Modeling Results Vehicle Type Avg kWh/year Avg kW/vehicle on Peak LDV 4,202 0.6 MDV 8,205 1.6 HDV 113,890 7.3 2

AI summary Figure 28 presents assumptions about electric vehicle (EV) mileage and results from load and peak modeling. It includes average annual kilowatt-hour consumption and peak kilowatt usage for different vehicle types: light-duty vehicles (LDV), medium-duty vehicles (MDV), and heavy-duty vehicles (HDV).

1 4.4.4 Solar Generation (PV) 2 3 Solar generation consists of two main types – distributed small-scale solar (mainly rooftop) that 4 falls under NS Power's net metering program, and small- to large-scale generation that is fed directly on...

AI summary The document discusses solar generation in Nova Scotia, highlighting the two main types: distributed small-scale solar under NS Power's net metering program and larger-scale solar fed directly to the grid. It provides data on current installations, capacity, and generation, and forecasts growth due to incentives like Property Assessed Clean Energy Programs and Canada Greener Homes financing.

1 5.0 RESIDENTIAL SECTOR 2 - 3 The Residential sales forecast is generated as the product of a residential average use forecast and - 4 a customer count forecast. The residential average use model is specified using a SAE model - 5 structu...

AI summary The residential sales forecast is based on average use and customer count forecasts, with the average use modeled using a SAE structure. Growth in residential sales between 2023 and 2024 was driven by work-from-home activity, new customers, and increased heat pump usage. Projections for EVs and residential solar are also included in the load forecast.

2025 Load Forecast Report Redacted 1 Weather adjusted sales in 2024 were very close to forecast, though the warm weather reduced sales 2 in the class by 104 GWh. 2026 and 2027 are expected to decline as a result of load migrating to 3 the...

AI summary The 2025 Load Forecast Report indicates that weather-adjusted sales in 2024 were close to forecast, with warm weather reducing sales by 104 GWh. Load is expected to decline through 2033 due to migration to the RTR market and increased behind-the-meter solar adoption, though EV load may increase sales after 2033. DSM and efficiency improvements will decrease sales, while new customers and electric heating will increase them.

10 Figure 43: Historical and Forecast Annual Residential Sales 11 12 13 The forecast for new construction in 2024 was 7,021 units, while actual customer growth was 14 7,800. Nova Scotia's population continues to increase (see Figure 13 ) t...

AI summary The document discusses historical and forecast residential sales in Nova Scotia, noting a discrepancy between forecasted new construction (7,021 units) and actual customer growth (7,800). It also highlights population growth driven by immigration, with adjusted federal immigration targets leading to a revised forecast of 21,000 additional residents between 2024 and 2035, compared to 60,000 in the 2024 forecast. New housing is expected to reach over 58,000 units by 2035.

2025 Load Forecast Report Redacted - 1 In prior forecasts single-family homes were assumed to use approximately 16,000 kWh per year - 2 on average, while multi-unit homes were assumed to use 4,860 kWh per year on average. Using - 3 AMI dat...

AI summary The 2025 Load Forecast Report compares electricity consumption between single-family and multi-unit homes using AMI data, revealing that single-family homes use about three times more electricity. The report also categorizes buildings into old (pre-2015) and new (2015 or later) to analyze consumption trends.

5 Figure 46: Residential Sales Components by Year Year Regression Model Output (GWh) New Cust. (GWh) Hybrid Adjust. (GWh) Solar Impact (GWh) EV Impact (GWh) RTR Sales (GWh) DSM Adjust. (GWh) Total Sales (GWh) Total Res. DSM 29(GWh) DSM cap...

AI summary Figure 46 presents residential sales components by year, including regression model output, new customer impact, hybrid adjustments, solar and EV impacts, RTR sales, and DSM adjustments. The data spans from 2025 to 2035, showing trends in energy consumption and demand-side management impacts.

Residential Model Statistics 1 120 105 0.990 0.989 6.375 6.723 #NA #NA -537.77 5,441,438.16 54,852.50 522.40 22.86 16.40 2.05% 1.592 #NA 32.83 0.1078 0.227 4.249 8.828 0.0121 2025 Load Forecast Report Appendix B Page 7 of 34 REDACTED (CONF...

AI summary The document provides a table of residential model statistics, likely related to energy usage or forecasting, and includes a reference to a redacted section of the 2025 Load Forecast Report Appendix B and an attachment from the 2026-2027 GRA BW IR-7 document.

Residential Model 2025-2035 Reconciliation The following tables provide details reflecting the changes between 2025 and 2035 forecast years. Some of the numbers have small discrepancies compared to those used in the final annual figures as...

AI summary The document discusses the reconciliation of the Residential Model for the 2025-2035 forecast period, noting discrepancies between monthly model data and annual system-level data due to conversion processes.

Residential Load – Post Regression (GWh) Existing New EVs Solar RTR Hybrid Res Res Total DSM Customer Cust. DSM Sales Res captured Average Use Load Adjust DSM by end from ment (at the uses Regression meter) Model (kWh/year) 2025 10,475 62...

AI summary The table presents residential load data post-regression for 2025 and 2035, including existing and new customers, EVs, solar, and other factors. It shows changes in load and DSM captured by end uses, with percentages indicating growth or decline in various categories.

Residential Input Variables – XHeat Intensities Econ + Struct Regression Efurn HP Heat Secondary Heat Furnace Fans HeatUse Variable Coeff Total XHeat 2025 2,054 2,289 597 70 1.07 0.926 4,977 2035 1,042 3,945 767 60 1.00 0.926 5,359 Change...

AI summary This table presents residential input variables for XHeat, including intensities, economic and structural factors, regression data, and changes in load from 2025 to 2035. The formula for XHeat is provided, combining various heat-related components and coefficients.

Residential Input Variables – XCool Intensities Econ + Struct Regression Central AC HP Cool Room AC CoolUse Variable Coefficient Total Xcool 2025 30 234 91 1.2 1.147 492 2035 35 358 137 1.3 1.147 779 Change to load 1.1% 25.2% 9.2% 6.1% 0.0...

AI summary The document presents a table with residential input variables related to XCool, including intensities, regression coefficients, and projected changes in load for different years. It includes calculations for XCool based on central AC, HP cool, room AC, and the CoolUseVariable coefficient.

Residential Input Variables – XOther Intensities Econ + Reg Struct Water Cook Ref/Frz Wash/ TV Light Misc Other Coeff Total Heat Dry Use Xother Var 2025 1,674 475 556 718 402 507 1,195 1.02 0.925 5,199 2035 1,916 474 503 728 298 467 1,282...

AI summary The table presents residential input variables for energy use in Nova Scotia, including intensity values and coefficients for different years (2025 and 2035), showing changes in energy consumption across various categories such as water heating, cooking, and lighting.

Changes From 2024 Input Update New Residential Load New customer average load assumption updated using AMI data and customer segmentation New Residential Customers Review of Conference Board housing completions forecast EV EV average load...

AI summary This section outlines changes from 2024, including updates to load assumptions for new residential customers, EV load and peak contribution, solar generation, RTR load forecasts, and the removal of COVID-related variables from forecasts.

Forecast Comparison – Residential • Sales in 2024 were lower than forecast due mainly to warmer than average weather. Over the forecast period, slower EV sales, increased behind the meter solar production, higher RTR sales will drive sales...

AI summary Residential sales in 2024 were lower than forecast, primarily due to warmer than average weather. Slower EV sales, increased behind-the-meter solar production, and higher RTR sales are expected to further reduce sales below forecast levels in 2024.

February 2024. Accessed at: https://energy.novascotia.ca/sites/default/files/community-solar-program-guide.pdf - 2 NS Power will administer the program billing and assist project owners in subscriber management. - 3 To date, NS Power has s...

AI summary NS Power is administering the Community Solar Program, including billing and subscriber management. They have provided feedback on program guides and PPAs, developed a Community Solar Energy Credit Rider, and filed it with the NSUARB. As of November 2024, 40 preliminary assessments have been completed for potential projects totaling 335 MW of installed capacity.

Section 4 of the Community Solar Program Regulations provides "A subscriber must not be charged any additional fees by NSPI or a project owner to participate in the community solar program," and Section 5 provides "A subscriber is billed b...

AI summary Section 4 and 5 of the Community Solar Program Regulations outline billing procedures for subscribers. NS Power has piloted Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) and DERMS during various projects, highlighting the benefits and requirements of DERMS platforms in managing distributed energy resources.

ime to hire and ensures alignment with operational needs. The team continues to optimize the system's functionality, always leaning towards continuous improvement. Please also refer to NSEB IR-62 (d). (d) While the idea of a scholarship fo...

AI summary The document discusses challenges in hiring skilled tradespeople, particularly in unionized environments, and highlights NS Power's initiative to partner with NSCC to increase the number of Utility Line Worker graduates. This aims to address the shortage of qualified Apprentice Powerline Technicians.

i. Customer Programs The Company proposes $157,409 in customer programs expenses for the Rate Year, which is the Company's $139,572 Test Year expenses plus a $5,978 pro forma adjustment and an $11,859 inflation adjustment. Sch. WP C-3.03....

AI summary The Company proposes $157,409 in customer programs expenses for the Rate Year, including adjustments for inflation and pro forma costs. The Authority allows recovery of $145,550, citing the lack of reasonable justification for the proposed inflation adjustment. The Company disputes the Authority's finding of double counting but provides no supporting evidence.

on to phase out all remaining equipment in the Water Heater Rental Program by September 1, 2025, and instead, chose to delay the phaseout until the decision in this proceeding. Interrog. Resp. CAE-49.

AI summary The Water Heater Rental Program is being considered for phaseout by September 1, 2025, but the decision to delay the phaseout until the outcome of this proceeding is under review. This is referenced in Interrog. Resp. CAE-49.

rship with local nonprofit organizations. Id. UI also participates in several Connecticut programs that target low-income and distressed municipalities. Interrog. Resp. UPA-18. These programs include: - (1) The Community Partnership Initia...

AI summary UI participates in multiple Connecticut programs targeting low-income and distressed municipalities, including energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives. Some programs are voluntary, while others are mandated by PURA or state frameworks. The company does not clearly distinguish between discretionary and required programs, limiting the Authority's ability to evaluate UI's proactive involvement.

7.7.2 Filing Questions The following questions must be answered in the filings. - 1. Estimate the number of individually metered Residential customers who reside in multi-unit dwellings and the number of distributor connection points which...

AI summary The document outlines specific questions that must be addressed in filings related to multi-unit dwellings and connection points, focusing on estimating customer numbers and voltage levels for accurate cost allocation.

FOR AUGUST 2027 (1) MWH SALES (2) ENERGY LINE LOSSES (3) ENERGY REQUIREMENT (4) CLASS NON- COINCIDENT DMD. (KW) (5) SYSTEM COINCIDENT FACTOR (6) SYSTEM COINCIDENT DMD. (KW) (7) DEMAND LINE LOSSES (8) SYSTEM COIN. PEAK DMD. (KW) (9) SYSTEM...

AI summary The document presents a table with energy sales, losses, and demand data for different customer classes in August 2027. It includes metrics such as energy requirement, system coincidence factor, and demand line losses, with a total of 782,190 MWH sold and 6.0% energy losses. The table also includes subtotals and totals for various categories, including shore power and real-time pricing.

ection is filed under subsection 93.4(4) or (5) of the Act. 4 (1) The Act is amended by adding the following after section 93.3: Definitions 93.4 (1) The following definitions apply in this section. FABI surplus, of a foreign affiliate (re...

AI summary The text outlines an amendment to the Act, specifically adding definitions under section 93.4. It defines FABI surplus in relation to a foreign affiliate, including specific conditions related to taxable surplus calculations under the Income Tax Regulations.

he subject affiliate’s taxable surplus were amounts that are included in computing the subject affiliate’s net earnings or net loss (as defined in subsection 5907(1) of the Income Tax Regulations) (i) in respect of foreign accrual property...

AI summary The text discusses the calculation of taxable surplus for an affiliate, focusing on foreign accrual property income and its relation to foreign accrual business income. It outlines conditions under which such income is attributable to the affiliate's operations and includes specific definitions and exceptions.

ductible 248(1), but does not include a natural person or a part- par l’effet de la division 95(2)f.11)(ii)(D)) nership. (contribuable) sur le total des sommes dont chacune re- présente : transaction includes an arrangement or event. (opér...

AI summary The text outlines definitions related to tax regulations, including terms such as 'transaction,' 'transferred capacity,' and provisions under subsection 95(2)f.11)(ii)(D). It discusses revenue from interests and financing of affiliated companies and sums included under specific tax subdivisions.

2 the foreign affiliate’s relevant affiliate écrit en vertu de la présente division selon les interest and financing expenses (as de- modalités réglementaires, fined in subsection 18.2(1)) (determined without regard to this clause and subs...

AI summary The text outlines specific financial calculations related to a foreign affiliate's interest and financing expenses, as well as foreign accrual property losses, under a regulatory framework. These calculations are determined without regard to certain subsections of the Income Tax Regulations.

3 les dépenses d’intérêts et de finance- (determined without regard to this clause, ment de la société affiliée pertinentes clause (D) and subsection 18.2(19)) for the (au sens du paragraphe 18.2(1)) de la socié- taxation year, and té étra...

AI summary The text outlines the determination of interest and finance expenses of a foreign affiliate, excluding specific provisions, and references the foreign affiliate's foreign accrual property loss or income for the taxation year.

transactions that oc- (2) Le paragraphe (1) s’applique aux opérations cur after 2023. se produisant après 2023. 54 (1) Subparagraph (a)(iii) of the description of 54 (1) Le sous-alinéa a)(iii) de l’élément I de la I in subsection 204.2(1.2...

AI summary This text outlines legislative changes related to financial transactions and definitions under a specific Act, particularly focusing on amendments to subsections and the effective date of these changes starting April 1, 2023.

3.8.3.1 Findings [616] As with the discussion about the use of the minimum system method or the basic customer method, the Board finds that a more satisfactory resolution of this issue would result from a broader debate about this issue. T...

AI summary The Board emphasizes the need for a comprehensive analysis of distribution system cost classification, beyond jurisdictional scans. Key issues include how customer classes use the primary distribution system, residential service at primary voltages, and system demand relative to peak capacity. The Board directs these matters to be addressed in the engagement process.

This tariff is only available to customers employing electric-based heating systems utilizing Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) equipment, and electric in-floor radiant heating systems utilizing thermal storage, and appropriate timing and con...

AI summary The Domestic Service Time-of-Day Tariff is available to residential customers using specific electric heating systems and is subject to certain conditions. It applies to private residences and outbuildings based on usage and purpose, with different tariff applications for commercial use.

Request IR-8: - Reference: Exhibit N-3 GRA Direct Evidence, Section 1.2 Overview of 2026-2027 GRA - On page 10 of the application, NS Power compares the proposed rate impacts of this GRA to recent annual average rate increases experienced...

AI summary The document requests NS Power to identify Atlantic Canadian utilities referenced in its rate comparisons, specify their rate increases since 2023, and compare annual rates for a residential customer across 2025-2027, including all riders. It focuses on rate impacts and comparator utility analysis.

eed to bring electric service to geographically dispersed customer locations." Thus, there is little justification for classifying costs in these accounts as customer-related. [Exhibit N-37, pp. 6-7] [591] Ms. Palmer said the number of pol...

AI summary Ms. Palmer argues the minimum system method overstates customer-related distribution costs and fails to account for geographic dispersion, recommending the basic customer method instead. NS Power's analysis shows shifting ~$30M from residential to other classes using the basic customer method. The discussion focuses on cost allocation methodologies and their impact on rate classes.

7.2.5 Expiry of Permits A permit for electrical work is valid for 12 months from the date of issue in respect of residential and 24 months in respect of all others unless otherwise noted on the permit. Upon expiry, a renewal fee to a maxim...

AI summary Permits for electrical work are valid for 12 months for residential projects and 24 months for others. Upon expiry, a renewal fee up to 50% of the original permit cost is required.